Global Mercury Reduction Treaty: Protect Health of Gold Miners

Governments around the world should protect the health of millions of artisanal gold miners working with mercury, Human Rights Watch said today. Human Rights Watch submitted recommendations to governments ahead of negotiations for an international, legally binding convention on mercury.

(Nairobi) – Governments around the world should protect the health of millions of artisanal gold miners working with mercury, Human Rights Watch said today.

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